What brand, size Router to buy?

Have to cut jointing slots into some worktops. Probably only likely to use it once or twice a year. In hindsight should have bought one years ago.

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vegplot

If you're only going to use it very occasionally then cheap as chips models are okay.

Nick

Indeed. I had a cheap screwfix one (Ferm?) and it did everything I wanted. Cheap bits can be found at lidl or aldi when they run offers.

mousjoos

If you go down the Fleabay route, go for a secondhand Elu

perlogalism

I agree with all the above: I've got an Elu which cost an arm and a leg years ago and which tends to stay bolted to the router table. It's lovely to use but in truth, I've had more use out of the Ferm one I got from Screwfix. Just recently, I've started playing with a 1/2" Performance Pro (B&Q) which I got 2nd hand for £10 including 15 bits. That's really impressive!

If you can get a 1/2" one cheap enough then I'd probably go for that as it's the most versatile and will probably be a bit tougher.

stumbling goat

Thank you. Screwfix have a 2100w Erbauer, around £149, well reviewed on the site.